.app - The perfect domain for your applications

Show the function of your website with the new TLD .app

The advantages of a .app domain

A look at the app stores of popular mobile operating systems reveals the incredible importance of mobile apps. We use apps in all areas of life, whether for playing, communicating, or even for measuring our vitals while we workout. And because every prominent industry requires professional domains, the logical consequence is the introduction of the .app domain. With this new top-level domain, app developers can professionally present and promote their app via an associated website. The new .app domains are primarily aimed at start-ups, developers and programmers who want to present their applications to a wider audience. With a website featuring a .app domain, you create a central point of contact for the users of your mobile application.

Google purchased the .app domain for a record sum

The value and importance of a top-level domain can be easily derived from the interest of internet organizations such as Google. Google is a special case, having purchased their .app domain in early 2015 for a record US $25 million. After an auction lasting more than a day, the internet giant was finally able to claim its coveted nTLD. Google's Charleston Road Registry Inc. is the official registration site for this domain.

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Why should I register the new top-level domain .app?

Google's recent purchase of their .app domain for US $25 million has caused the demand for .app domains to be on a steady incline. The increasing popularity of mobile applications and the growing number of apps being offered in the stores of mobile operating systems, like Android and iOS, generates even more demand for matching .app domains. A powerful .app domain contributes decisively to the success of an application – regardless of whether your project is a smaller app or an ambitious start-up. Registering your .app domain allows you to secure an in-demand domain that can otherwise be scooped up by potential competitors in your industry. Registering your .app domain is all reward without the risk, as it is completely free and non-binding. If however, your desired domain has already been assigned to an owner, you would have to wait to buy the domain from that owner or find another available address for your web project that may be less favorable. By registering your unique .app domain right now, you can secure a competitive name for your long-term project and you will not have to end up compromising on your desired domain.

A website with a .app domain becomes a central and easy-to-identify point of contact for the users of your app. For example, you can include a support forum, a contact form or a news section. Keep your users up-to-date and allow them the ability to quickly give feedback. The .app domain can bundle all of these areas under one roof while constantly referencing the actual application, all of which strengthens your brand. In addition, you no longer need to rely on the classic country domains, which is optimal for start-ups who want to launch internationally from the start. A decision in favor of a single country is not necessary, because the .app domain ending is globally understood. Everyone around the world associates the .app domain extension with a website dealing with "application software". This speaks directly to your users who are interested in the topic of your site. In addition, your URL with a new top-level .app domain becomes a lot more memorable than with a generic top-level domain (gTLD).

How can I register my .app domain?

With 1&1 IONOS, you can register your new .app domain name quickly and easily, and benefit from the increasing popularity of the powerful top-level domain. For both small and large projects alike, the .app domain paves the way for your next exciting mobile application.

In order to register your new .app domain with 1&1 IONOS, first you need to decide on your domain. Choose something that positively represents your organization or business, and reflects the ethos of your app. Next, check that your desired domain is available with the 1&1 IONOS domain checker. Once you have found an available domain, you can register it in just a few clicks.

When will the .app domain be available for registration?

On May 8th 2018, ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) opened up the .app domains for registration. The new TLD domains were released on the market with the intention of providing a specific platform for app developers to keep users up to date and provide secure download links. With increased popularity in the new domain, specifically for mobile apapplication developers, there is no time like the present to register your own .app domain with 1&1 IONOS.

How does the transfer of the .app domain work?

As soon as you have decided on a .app domain, the rest is simple; transferring your domain to 1&1 IONOS couldn't be any easier. You will require an authorization code from your previous provider – sometimes this is simply abbreviated as Authcode or called Authinfo. Each provider is obligated to communicate this code to their customers on demand. The code consists of 6 to 16 characters and is valid for 30 days. During this period, you are responsible for the domain transfer. To do this, simply go to the 1&1 IONOS site under domain transfer to enter the domain, then follow the outlined steps. A domain transfer is quite simple and is usually completed within 14 days. Secure your .app domain today.

How do I choose my perfect .app domain name?

Finding the ideal domain name has become much easier with the introduction of new TLDs, such as the .app domain, than by using a conventional country TLD. While the .com domain, which is particularly popular in the US market, is already highly sought after; most of the particularly memorable domains with this ending have high availability chances with a .app top-level domain ending. Also, by eliminating the country TLD, the entire address becomes more attractive and much more memorable. Regardless of your industry or product, you can find an available .app domain in a variety of attractive combinations. You can let your imagination run free and let your domain more effectively portray your product or speak to the function of your app. Just ask yourself what your app can do, and combine that name or orientation of your app with the corresponding .app top-level domain. Some examples for consideration include: "gaming.app," "dating.app," "network.app," or "sport.app." The advantage of using a .app top-level domain is that it highlights the actual product and makes your users immediately aware of what to expect on your website.

Is there a difference between application domain and .app domain?

If you're a programmer yourself and are familiar with the CLI (Common Language Infrastructure), you may already have heard of "application domains." Despite the conceptual similarity to the .app domain, the two are not synonymous. The .app domain is just like .com or .org; it is a so-called generic top-level domain with "app" as an ending, indicating that it is a website to a mobile application. On the other hand, the term "application domain" refers to a mechanism within the CLI to isolate running software applications. So don't worry, you don't have to be an IT professional and familiar with application domains in order to be successful with a .app domain on the internet.

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